I love this song. It's will always be in the top 5 of all time fave Prince songs.

So here is a mindless poll...which version of Strange Relationship do you like the best? Include live versions too.

For me?

1) 4 Those of U on Valium...BEST ever version of this song.
2) ONAL...Rhonda's bass is absolutely KILLER on this.
3) SOTT version
4) Dream Factory...I like the percussion on this.

Hello?

Is this thing on?

Pagey said:

I agree on these versions too and the order..Valium is the best yes. Have u sen the video of the Valium performance?

Pagey said:

I never really cared for the SOTT version. The "valium" performance and the ONA one rock though!

I haven't seen 4 Those of U... yet. But that version of SR is just funky as hell.
I love when he puts in part of Superfunkycalifrag...towards the end of the song. Fuckin' awesome!

Pagey said:

He is actually sitting down at the keys on SR in Valium.I always imagined him standiung at the mic waving etc

the ominous opening before the horns take charge and create they familiar rhythm make Valium no.1

The "4 those of you on valium" 1st Avenue recording of this is the most amazing bone crunching; head jarring; foot stomping piece of funk out there. Everything about it gels so well - the thomping bass; the sweet organ; the backup vox; the drum pattern...


The ONA version might be a bit mo' betta from a muso point of view, but if you're looking for sickness, then it has to be the valium!

ONA live.

I haven't heard the "Valium" version.

I love all versions I've heard.

A thread coming up from the ashes.

I admit I LOVE the ONAL version. Its just DRIPPING funk. But if you like that version the Valium version will make your face become all distorted...it's THAT much funkier. You gotta check it out if you haven't heard it before.

Pagey said:

Now I'm tempted beyond belief.

When I got ONAL, I played "Strange Relationship" for about 5 hours straight.

Pagey said:

The first one is CLEARLY the best version, with the Dream Factory version second, ONA Live third, and SOTT version last. The ONA Live version just seems too short (though funky) and is begging for a long extended jam...ya know, like what The Revolution or SOTT band would do without thinking!

Not be be an idiot but where is this "valium" version? I'd love to hear it now that it's been talked up.

What about the version he did on Leno? I always thought that was sooth or maybe it was because I like Naji.

Slave2daGroove said:

I think you're confusing songs. He never did Strange Relationship on Leno.

alexnvrmnd said:

Your right, I was thinking of Dorothy Parker, sorry..

sometimes i'm shamed by your guys knowledge of details!

i have a boot on vinyl. it's a studio version that's great.

(you guys should have it if you come across it.)

it also has P's versions of "neon telephone", "eternity" and "all day, all night".

cool thing to own. it's a grey disc with a great shot of P on the cover.

is this the dreamfactory version?

SoTT
Valium
Dream Factory
ONA

The music for the ONA version is otay, but the lyrics came off as weak. Same thing with the Dream Factory vrsion. Sott and Valium had passion all over.

Slave2daGroove said:

goto:

Http://www.guide2prince.org

and look up Valium in the search area.

If you're uber-l33t, you'll have the video of this as well
[This message was edited Tue Apr 15 11:36:29 PDT 2003 by Dauphin]

how 2 purchase this stuff?

I love the version (short though) he did on the lovesexy tour solo on the piano, it is old style like ray charles... I wish there was a long version of this particular version.

Pagey said: